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Holiday Season Travel Tips

Most people know that as we age, the risk of falling increases. About one in four people aged 65 and over fall each year, and that risk grows as people reach their 70s and 80s. You may not be aware that the risk for falling also increases when you travel. Navigating unfamiliar places, perhaps at …

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Mental Health Help for Veterans

The CU Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora held its last lecture of this year’s Transforming Health Care series, an annual four-part event that highlights some of the many incredible advancements in health care taking place on their campus. Their November lecture featured a four speaker panel on “Serving Those Who Have Served: Veteran Care at …

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Englewood Woman Wins National Recognition

By Shari Ortiz, MCSAP President Ms. Gayle Novak achieved national recognition when crowned Ms. Senior America in Atlantic City, NJ, on October 18. She won the Ms. Colorado Senior America title at the Colorado Pageant on May 25. 40 contestants, aged 60 and older, competed. Gayle’s winning personality, upbeat philosophy of life, and outgoing nature, …

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The High Cost of Prescription Drugs

As I meet with Medicare age people, one of the main concerns is their Prescription Drug Coverage. There are concerns of high monthly premiums, meeting the deductible, expensive co-pays, Part D Penalty and the infamous “donut-hole”. If you are struggling to understand or make sense of all of this, you are certainly not alone. There …

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Is It Time For Assisted Living?

Many families are dealing with this question. They are noticing that mom or dad or both are not maintaining their home like they used to and are letting more things slide as they struggle to keep up. It can be a tricky situation because many seniors are very resistant to accepting more care in the …

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PAMVET Breakfast Club

PAMVET is a gathering of Veterans that started in Loveland in 2008 with two Veterans. Now the attendance is upwards of 100 Veterans every Saturday at the Loveland location. The PAMVET Breakfast Club has expanded into Englewood and Thornton and is catching on fast. This is a great way for Veterans to connect with Veterans …

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National Family Caregivers Month

National Family Caregivers Month – celebrated each November – is a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. Celebrating Family Caregivers during November enables us to: • Raise awareness of family caregiver issues • Celebrate the efforts of family caregivers • Educate family caregivers about self-identification • Increase support for family caregivers …

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Do You Have Enough Savings for Planned and Unplanned Expenses?

Nearly half of consumers have encountered an emergency expense in the past year, but when it comes to financially preparing for the unexpected, many fall short, according to CIT Bank’s new Summer Savings Survey conducted by The Harris Poll. What’s more, the survey also found that many consumers don’t have the savings to afford the …

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Centennial Named Among Top Places to Live for Veterans

The City of Centennial was recently named by the Military Times as one of the Best Places to Live for Veterans. Centennial ranked No. 5 among medium-sized cities in the U.S. for veterans, according to the publication, which issued its Military Times Best lists on Sept. 10. The 2019 Best for Vets: Places to Live …

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Meet Tom Bonbright DDS

My name is Tom Bonbright DDS. My father, John H. Bonbright DDS started his dental practice in 1955 in the very same location where I practice today. I have practiced here since 1985 under the practice name of Lowry Advanced Dentistry. My wife, Karen and I are both Denver natives and we, along with our …

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40th Annual Tribute to Black Women

Economic Liberation: Disrupt, Mobilize, Invest! Colorado Black Women for Political Action is bringing in Maggie Anderson, author of  Our Black Year:  One Family’s Quest to Buy Black in America’s Racially Divided Economy. Maggie Anderson and her family made history and dominated headlines as global media covered their year-long stand living exclusively off businesses, professionals, and …

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Mega Rummage Sale Benefits Charity

The Action Center is hosting Shop for a Cause: the Beautiful Junk Sale on Sept. 28 and 29. This biannual mega thrift-sale event is held at the Jefferson County Fairgrounds located near 6th Ave. and Denver West Parkway. The sale lets shoppers rummage to find valuables, antiques, home goods, furniture, clothes and toys – all …

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